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The holiday season is here and we’re choosing honesty this year. The Complex staff combed through the Shop and picked items we’d be thrilled to unwrap, whether it’s collectible art, cozy winter staples, streetwear finds, fire sneaker drops, or a Christmas album to add to your vinyl collection. If you’re shopping for a loved one who thinks like us, consider this the ultimate wishlist.
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Price: $579.19
Cindy Sherman has been one of my favorite artists for years, so this Skateroom set is an instant yes. It features her iconic self-portrait series printed onto three maple decks, which very much makes this an art piece. It’s the type of thing that sparks conversation as soon as someone walks into your apartment. —Shinnie Park, Style Writer
Price: $231
This isn’t a sexy pick, by any means. But a classic is a classic for a reason. You can’t go wrong with a Nuptse. Whether you need to get a fit off or survive a blizzard, this puffer has you covered. The perfect mix of style and function. Nobody will frown unwrapping one of these. —Mike DeStefano, Senior Style Editor
Price: $248
Brigade has easily become one of my favorite streetwear brands over the past year, largely because of the brand’s incredible knits. This Bandera Knit Bomber features flags from all over the world, including Japan, the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and more. It’s culture and community in every thread bringing new life to standard knitwear. —Breeana Walker, Social Media Strategist
Price: $32.99
Thanks to streaming, there is more holiday music consumed nowadays than ever before. Lots of that is passive, playlist listening, but with this vinyl reissue of the classic Motown Christmas album, you can listen intentionally, with care, to some of the best available recordings of songs like “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” The Berry Gordy machine specialized in, among many things, the kind of polish that makes standards like this really come alive. —Ross Scarano, Editorial Director
Price: $130
Patrick Star getting his own Superstar makes too much sense. There are so many hidden details on the shoe from “Superstar” on the side of one shoe, “Patrick Star” on the other, to Patrick’s face on the tongue. Even Bikini Bottom packaging paper fills in the SpongeBob-inspired box. If you haven’t, go check out Steve Natto’s video on the Patrick Star Superstars. The shoe is surprisingly wearable and not overly done like many other licensed collaborations. —Oruny Choi, Content Strategy and Operations Manager
Price: $194
In the next few weeks, you’re (annoyingly?) going to get hit up by a lot of your friends and family for holiday sneaker recs. Steer them in the right direction with these Aries x Salomon Strawberry Shortcake XTs.
I got hooked on these when the lookbook dropped, and they’re even better in person. It’s the perfect sneaker—technical enough to rock all winter but still capable of breaking necks in the spring. —Joe La Puma, Host of Sneaker Shopping & SVP of Content Strategy
Price: $165
A signature scent is the perfect accessory. After all, there’s nothing better than having a reputation for smelling good. Folks online will tell you that Dior Sauvage or some kind of Creed elixir is what you should be spending your coins on, but really, the indie perfumeries have it down pat. All of Binaurale’s fragrances are top tier, but Matchbox Romance is the perfect smoky scent to take you into the new year. —Alessandra Maldonado, Associate Director of Content Operations
Price: $60
If you’re looking to get your boo an accessory that will stand out for this holiday season, I 1000% recommend the SIXCRAYON Weave Leopard Print Brimmed Baseball Cap. My boyfriend actually tried to snag it from me, because it’s the perfect hat and not only is a unique print for a hat, but the square shape that SIXCRAYON hats have, is just very gender neutral. I actually love how when I wear it, it can either add a feminine flair to my overall look, or give you a more masculine take. I find myself trying to find any excuse to wear it, and find myself pairing it with browns, neutrals, black and shockingly it eats down with red. —Tiffany Hunt, Pop & Internet Culture Content CreatorPrice: $60
Price: $150
This piece is for the rager in your life. Ever since Playboi Carti brought back wearing backwards NBA jerseys, he has reignited a wave of 2000s-era nostalgia to a generation that probably wasn’t even born yet. This Mitchell & Ness New Jersey Nets throwback jersey is near to my heart as a PROUD Jersey-native, and Carti’s added flare makes this the perfect surprise for your vamped-out sibling, partner, or cousin. Seeyuh. —Jordan Rose, Senior Music Content Producer
Price: $288
Extremely wavy and functional. Perfect for staying fly while running errands. The green option is perfect for all seasons as well! —Izzy Izzo, Style Content Creator
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